Kimiidera Temple

A Buddhist temple renowned as a sight for viewing early blooming cherry blossoms in spring, due to the fact that a tree designated as a sample tree by the Wakayama Local Meteorological Observatory stands on the temple grounds, it is also known as “the temple which brings spring to the Kinki region.” In spring, some 500 Yoshino and other cherry tree varieties come into bloom on the temple’s grounds, and the view from the hill overlooking the area is truly spectacular. A Cherry Blossom Festival is held here each year during the peak blooming period from March 20 to April 20, and visitors can also enjoy seeing the cherry trees lit up at night. The temple’s sutra copying space in the main temple building is open from 8:00 to 17:00. Entry is 200 yen for adults and 100 yen for junior high and elementary school students. Paid parking available. The nearest station is JR Kimiidera Station.

Spot details

Address: Wakayama Pref. Wakayamashi Kimidera Map
Area: Wakayama City Suburbs Area
Phone: 0734441002
Cherry blossom forecast: Late Mar.-Early Apr.
Hours: [Main hall and administration office]8:00-17:00
Fees: [Adult] 200 yen [Elementary and Junior High School Students/over 70 years old] 100 yen
Parking Lot: Available (About 35 spaces 3 hours 300 yen)
Night viewing: Available
Public toilets: Available
Shop: Available
Number of trees: About500trees
Variety: Someiyoshino